St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Podcast

If a yoke is unavoidable, then to whom do you want to be yoked? Readings:  First Reading - Zechariah 9:9-10 Psalm - Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 Second Reading - Romans 8:9, 11-13 Gospel - Matthew 11:25-30

Readings: First Reading - 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 Second Reading - Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Gospel - Matthew 10:37-42

Readings -  First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 Second Reading: Romans 5:12-15 Gospel: Matthew 10:26-33

Readings - First Reading: Exodus 19:2–6a Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 100:1–2, 3, 5 Second Reading: Romans 5:6–11 Gospel: Matthew 9:36–10:8

The Eucharist is not a something that we receive, it is a Someone that we receive; it is the food for our journey towards Heaven. Readings -  First Reading: Acts 2:1–11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:1, 24, 29–30, 31, 34 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b–7, 12–13 (or Romans 8:8–17) Gospel: John 20:19–23 (or John 14:15–16, 23b–26)

We are made for relationship On Holy Trinity Sunday, Fr. Miguel reflected on the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He encourages us to reflect on our relationship with the three persons of the Trinity, and how we can continue to grow in relationship with them. Readings: First Reading - Exodus 34:4b–6, 8–9 Psalm - Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Second Reading - 2 Corinthians 13:11...

First Reading - Exodus 34:4b–6, 8–9 Psalm - Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Second Reading - 2 Corinthians 13:11–13 Gospel - John 3:16–18

There is peace and power in the Spirit The Holy Spirit might be a mystery, but we need to be open and ready for whatever the Spirit wants to do in our lives. Lord, send your Spirit and renew the face of the earth — and let it begin with me. Readings: First Reading - Acts 2:1–11 Psalm - Psalm 104:1, 24, 29–30, 31, 34 Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:3b–7, 12–13 Gospel - John 20:19–23  

If your life were a movie, would those who come to watch know that you are on mission from Jesus Christ? 🎥 The Holy Spirit, living inside us, empowers us to live in such a way that it attracts others to Him. The Lord has placed you where you are for a reason — to serve friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances, strangers. We are all called to the mission of making disciples of all nations, regard...

How often do you call on the Holy Spirit for help? 🕊️ As baptized Christians, we should call on Him more than we realize. Jesus left His disciples with the Holy Spirit so they are not alone, and in the same way we have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us.  As Christians our mission is to spread the Good News, and we need the Holy Spirit within us to do that.  Come, Holy Spirit, and dwell in our hea...

Through prayer, we give Jesus access to our hearts  In the Gospel, Jesus told His disciples He is The Way, The Truth, and The Life. Only through Him will we be satisfied and fulfilled — the algorithm and this world will always fall short. So come to Him, and let Him fill your heart with His peace! Readings: First Reading - Acts 6:1–7 Psalm - Psalm 33:1–2, 4–5, 18–19 Second Reading - 1 Peter 2:4–9...

Authentic freedom and happiness only comes from a relationship with God, and only He is able to fulfill our greatest desires ❤️‍🔥 Yesterday was Good Shepherd Sunday and Deacon Zak shared some beautiful reflections on how to draw closer to God in our lives. Readings: First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:14, 43-52 Psalm: Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5 Second Reading: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel: John 10:2...

Limitless love  In Sundays Gospel, we see how Christ can open our eyes and hearts in moments we least expect it. May we ask for the grace to learn from the disciples to open our hearts to continually be kindled by His love. Readings: First Reading - Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalm - Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 Second Reading - 1 Peter 1:17-21 Gospel - Luke 24:13-35

When others encounter you, does your life lead them to an encounter with the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist?  This Sunday, Fr. Ryan shares how the Road to Emmaus is a blueprint for what we are all called to do for others - bring them to Jesus Christ because our life should be a pathway for others to experience Him. Readings: First Reading - Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalm - Psalm 16:1-2, 5,...

The risen Lord came and stood in their midst, just like He comes to be with you  This Sunday we were reminded that no sin is beyond His mercy and He just wants to be near us to breathe new life into our hearts, souls, and lives. Go out and be men and women of God, and men and women of mercy ❤️‍🔥 Readings -  First Reading: Acts 2:42-47 Psalm: Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3...